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Busse Research Awards
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Promoting international research in gerontology, two Busse Research Awards will be given at the XVIII World Congress of Gerontology in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 26-30, 2005. Two gerontologists (junior or mid-career) will be selected. One award will recognize a scientist from the social/behavioural sciences; the other from the biomedical sciences. Awards are US$3500 each, with up to US$3000 travel/living expenses. Awardees must present a lecture based on their research at the conference. Deadline for receipt of applications: September 30, 2004.

For more information and application forms, please visit the website: http://www.geri.duke.edu/busse/busse.html or contact:

Harvey J. Cohen, MD, Jury Chair
Busse Research Awards
Center for Aging, Box 3003
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710 USA
Tel: +1 919-660-7502
Fax: +1 919-684-8569
Email: betty.ray@duke.edu